“Trade remote job for in-office job with pay raise”

Item: Trade remote job for in-office job with pay raise
Rating: 5
Author: u/melmcgee

What Actually Happened

I'm considering a job change that would improve my financial situation but worsen my work-life balance

What I wish I knew

"I wish I knew the potential impact on my back pain"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider the long-term effects of a job change on your well-being"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

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